We organised our transport to Kuraburi
Pier through one of the local tour operators and were slightly
surprised by the 12 seater minibus which showed up to collect us –
it would probably have been more suited to Big Jim Walker or some New
York Crack dealer. Gold mirrored walls and ceilings, multicoloured
light strips and a substantial sound system – unfortunately not
tuned to any station. However it was very comfortable and
particularly well driven for Thailand.
Slight confusion about which pier we
should be at, but third time lucky we found the longtail waiting to
take us to the Ecolodge on Koh Ra.
There are 18 cabins here – a maximum
of 36 guests and a dozen or so staff. Electricity for 5 hours each
evening, cold water showers and communal meals – Jimmy C would be
in his element.
We are living within the jungle, and all that
entails. There are reportedly King Cobra on the island, but we
haven't seen one yet although I did see a Bronzeback treesnake after
lunch on the first day.
It is a very calm peaceful place and a
great contrast from the crowds of the last few days. Think we could
be here for a while.
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